Chapter 3: The Forgotten City

Momiji Inn.

The name is like the Autumn Leaf Castle, which is unremarkable.

In fact, it is true, at least from Zhang Feng's point of view, the mediocre is a compliment.

The interior of the hotel was damp, dark, and cramped, and there was not even a reception hall, only a table and a thin human lying on the table.

The musty smell was mixed with the smell of sweat, food, livestock, and even manure fermented together, and the sour, smoked Zhang Feng's eyes couldn't be opened, he covered his nose with one hand, and knocked on the door frame with the other.

"Anyone?"

Hearing the movement, the man lying on the table moved, and raised his head a little reluctantly.

"Who!"

But after he saw the strangely dressed but delicate Zhang Feng in front of him, his good professionalism made him sober up instantly, and he immediately ran to this man who was probably a nobleman, nodded and said:

"Hello sir, I am the owner of our shop, do you need any help?"

Perhaps because of staying here for a long time, the smell of the shopkeeper was even stronger, Zhang Feng subconsciously took two steps back, and said helplessly:

"Is there still a room?"

"Of course!"

The shopkeeper's eyes lit up and he replied instantly.

He did not expect a nobleman to come to his shop, because nobles never associate themselves with commoners, and the proud nobles would rather sleep on the streets than live under the same roof as the untouchables.

If you are happy to serve this nobleman, you will make a lot of money by rewarding you with anything.

"Then show me."

Although Zhang Feng didn't have much hope, but in case the room was relatively clean, or even if there was less smell, as long as he could make a living, Zhang Feng was not such a precious person.

But obviously, Zhang Feng was disappointed.

The room is not small, there is more than thirty square meters, more than enough to sleep one person, of course, it is better if there is no cow.

"Moo~"

Zhang Feng and the cow stared wide-eyed, he couldn't figure out why there was a cow in the hotel room.

"Baa~"

A few sheep cries brought Zhang Feng back to his senses, and he realized that there were not only cows, but also three sheep behind the cows!

"All your rooms are like this?"

Zhang Feng pinched his nose and pointed at the cow and asked a little speechlessly.

"Yes sir, because in the past two days, merchants from afar have come to Red Leaf City to sell livestock, and before they are sold out, they will temporarily stay in our hotel."

But the shopkeepers were not at fault, for they had become accustomed to being in the same room with their livestock.

Excuse me, farewell!

Zhang Feng arched his hand to the shopkeeper, and when the other party wondered what this action meant, Zhang Feng slipped away directly.

"Huh? Sir, we have bigger rooms here and you really don't need to think about it again! Sir~"

……

Zhang Feng wanted to cry a little without tears.

Why did you cross over to this place where and urine flowed?

I don't think I've done anything wrong.

Why did God torture me so much!

In fact, the taste is secondary, the main thing is that it is too dirty, Zhang Feng knows that these animals are easy to breed infectious diseases, especially he is an "outsider", in this technologically backward place, if he is really infected with any disease, the consequences are unimaginable.

After hesitating for a moment, Zhang Feng was going to go to Corton, a local, and give him some compensation, to see if he could help him think of a way.

After all, I have been in contact with Kirton for more than a day, and I think that others are still very good, a little smart, but more of a farmer's simplicity, no bad intentions, if you change to a person with a darker heart, and find a single "nobleman" with a lot of wealth, Zhang Feng doesn't know if he can reach Red Leaf City smoothly.

As for going to Baron Charles's castle to mix up an official and a half-job, Zhang Feng didn't think about it, but looking at the team of soldiers with bright swords just now, he was a little cowardly, although now it seems that in addition to backward technology and poor environment, the security here is not bad, but in case, after all, he is a fake nobleman, it is better to be cautious.

At the same time, the town hall, not far from the castle.

In some dimly lit conference halls, more than a dozen people sat next to each other around long tables, but they were silent.

"Uh, we ...... What to do? ”

Eventually, a strong man in shining knight's armor broke the silence first, the scar on his face as tangled as his mood right now. He scratched his short blond hair, and for a moment the snow flew.

"Hey! Beck, be careful! ”

A delicately dressed and fragrant lady next to him waved her hand exaggeratedly, looking very disgusted.

Baker opened his mouth to say something, but before he could say anything, a lady in sackcloth next to him let out a mocking voice.

"Marcie, stop fanning, the smell of your inferior perfume is disgusting!"

"Blanche, you!"

The woman known as Marcy was like a fried rooster, glaring at Blanche.

"That's it! Guys, now is not the time to quarrel! ”

The other knight at the top of the table slapped the table, stopping what was about to erupt.

"What should you do about the problems you are about to face?"

"What else can I do, break up!"

Marcie said with some nonchalant.

"Now is not the time to be discouraged, Marcie, please be serious!"

The knight at the top was a little unhappy.

"Hey, Marlowe, I'm serious! Baron Charles is no longer here, can you run Red Leaf City without him? Red Leaf City's finances have long been beyond their means, even if there is still some wheat in the fields, but it can't supply the lives of more than 1,000 people in Red Leaf City for the next few months, winter is coming, whether those untouchables can see the sun next spring is a problem, if it weren't for Charles's promise of a good reward, this old lady would have not wanted to stay for a long time! ”

Listening to Marcy's complaints, the Marlowe knight was silent for a moment, and then said in a deep voice:

"We can ask the king for help in the name of Momiji City Hall......"

"Come on! In a remote and barren place like Red Leaf City, there is no oil and water to fish, and it is thankless for anyone to come, and a fool will come, besides, it is still a question whether he can see the king, and even the king himself has forgotten that his kingdom still has such a remote place! ”

Marcie replied unceremoniously.

Marlowe fell silent again, he knew that what Marcy said was the truth, but if he gave up like this, the thousands of civilians in this Red Leaf City would not be able to survive this winter, and he was a little unbearable to abide by the spirit of chivalry.

"Now there is only one way that is not a way, and that is to sell Baron Charles's title and territory to the big nobles, and with the blessing of the big nobles, Red Leaf City may be able to survive. And, of course, we can make a fortune by the way! ”

As soon as Marcy said this, most people's eyes lit up, they didn't care about how Red Leaf City was, what they cared about was that they could make a fortune!

However, there are also a few discerning people who know that this is simply impossible, because the baroness will not agree, without her nod, the title cannot be successfully traded, and besides, the great nobles do not look down on this barren place.

Marlowe sighed, these people were originally pieced together by Baron Charles, when Baron Charles was here, he could control everyone with his prestige and interests, and now that he is gone, this team will fall apart at any time.

"Hey, you said that this Baron Charles is too, okay, you have to go hunting brown bears, this bear didn't hunt, but he accompanied his own life, why bother! It's good that he died this time, leaving us with a mess! ”

"Isn't it for his lady who just passed the door and wants Pomeranians to smile? Scold! This is really hurting others and hurting yourself! ”

"If you want me to say, it's all his wife's problem, she's just a broom star, if you don't marry this, there's nothing now!"

There were whispers, but the conference room was so big that everyone heard it.

"That's enough, let's get here today, adjourn."

Marlowe interrupted the discussion with some irritation, and his face was not very good-looking.

These people are all small abilities, and they can't be counted on, maybe they should discuss it with the baroness, but they can't do it, so they can only plan for the worst.